This paper analyzes Nikita Gill's poem "You Are a Daughter of the Sun" to explore how cultural memory in postmodern India influences gender policies, favouring women over men in that poem. The paper examines issues of empathy, cultural memory, gender, as well as the historical and current roles of women in India, concluding with the consequences of this ideological shift.
As a first step, the concepts empathy, cultural memory and gender will be studied to gain a general understanding of these and have an adequate definition. Subsequently, the role of women in India then and now will be discussed in order to classify it for the analysis part, which completes the background/theory chapter.
For the analysis, postmodern political developments concerning gender will be analysed with regard to science and emotions displayed in it. During the course of this paper, things such as self-esteem, autonomy and moral education will shape the discussion in context with how they are dealt with due to the cultural memory of excluding women.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Background / Theory Chapter
- 2.1 Defining Empathy, Cultural Memory and Gender
- 2.2 The Role of Women in India Then and Now
- 2.3 Background of Nikita Gill
- 3. Analysis
- 3.1 The Current Function of Cultural Memory: Gender Policies and You Are a Daughter of the Sun
- 3.2 Consequences of the Loss of Objectivity in the Postmodern Age
- 4. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines how cultural memory concerning gender in the Postmodern Age, specifically in India, is shaped by the interplay of objectivity and ideology. The focus is on how historical experiences of excluding women have led to policies that prioritize empathy for women, potentially neglecting the objective needs of men. The paper explores the consequences of this shift in the context of feminist poetry, specifically Nikita Gill's You Are a Daughter of the Sun.
- The influence of cultural memory on gender policies in the Postmodern Age.
- The tension between empathy and objectivity in addressing gender inequality.
- The role of feminist poetry in reflecting and shaping cultural memory around gender.
- The impact of historical experiences of excluding women on contemporary social structures.
- The importance of a nuanced understanding of gender in navigating the challenges of the Postmodern Age.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter establishes the context of the paper by highlighting the tension between empathetic and objective perspectives on gender, using Margaret Atwood's quote as a starting point. It then introduces the primary source: Nikita Gill's You Are a Daughter of the Sun, and frames the argument that cultural memory in the Postmodern Age leads to the replacement of objectivity with ideology in gender policies, particularly in India.
The background chapter explores the concepts of empathy, cultural memory, and gender. It defines empathy as a conscious choice to understand the emotional states of others, highlighting its potential for both positive and negative effects. Cultural memory is examined as a dynamic force shaped by historical events, particularly in relation to the exclusion of women. The chapter concludes by discussing the social and individual influences on gender, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both stereotypical and individual expressions of gender.
The analysis chapter delves into the current function of cultural memory regarding gender policies and how they are reflected in Nikita Gill's feminist poetry. The chapter explores the consequences of prioritizing empathy for women and its impact on creating a more nuanced and equitable approach to gender equality.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this paper include cultural memory, gender, empathy, objectivity, ideology, feminism, Postmodern Age, India, Nikita Gill, You Are a Daughter of the Sun, and gender policies.
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- Lisa Thöne (Autor:in), 2020, Cultural Memory Concerning Gender in the Postmodern Age, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1477006
